Luis A. Sumuano-Barragán, Juan F. Barrera, Jorge Toledo, P. Liedo, Obeimar B. Herrera-Hernández
{"title":"Economic Dynamics of Ataulfo Mango in Southern Chiapas, Mexico: A Value Network Analysis","authors":"Luis A. Sumuano-Barragán, Juan F. Barrera, Jorge Toledo, P. Liedo, Obeimar B. Herrera-Hernández","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i8y2024-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i8y2024-04","url":null,"abstract":"Ataulfo is a mango variety with unique organoleptic characteristics that is highly appreciated by consumers. The production and marketing of this mango variety in the Soconusco and Istmo-Costa regions are vital components of the agricultural economy of southern Chiapas, Mexico. However, little is known about the participating actors and their interactions, and about the problems that affect this socio-environmental system. To analyze the value network of Ataulfo mango in these regions, various actors were presented with a questionnaire containing questions about social, economic, and environmental aspects of the production and marketing of mango. In total, 133 Ataulfo mango producers and 17 stakeholders were interviewed between January 2020 and February 2022. It was found that the economic forces operating in the Ataulfo mango value network of these regions form a complex but functional network of producers, customers, suppliers, complementors, and competitors, whose activities and services are vital to further the improvement of the production, processing, and distribution of mango. According to the interviewees, problems persist in pest and disease control, prune practices, harvest labor supply, infrastructure, finance and insurance, and in the providing of technical advice and support to producers. Holistic and coordinated solutions are suggested to increase the productivity and sustainability of the Ataulfo mango socio-environmental system in southern Chiapas.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":"35 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141924815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dina Adventina Sihite, Mahfud Arifin, T. Simarmata
{"title":"Assessing Nitrogen Biofertilizer Microbeads Formula and Inorganic Nitrogen Fertilizer on Nitrogen Uptake and Agronomic Traits of Maize","authors":"Dina Adventina Sihite, Mahfud Arifin, T. Simarmata","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i8y2024-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i8y2024-03","url":null,"abstract":"The relatively low fertility of Inceptisols is a limiting factor to increase the growth and yield of maize plants. The application of microbeads nitrogen-fixing biofertilizer can help the availability and efficiency of N for plants. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of microbead N biofertilizer formulations and inorganic nitrogen fertilizers in improving nitrogen uptake, nitrogen fertilizer efficiency, and the agronomic traits of maize. The study used a Factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisting of two factors. The first factor was microbeads consisting of 4 formulations. The second factor is the dose of Urea with four levels: 0% Urea, 40% recommended dose, 80% recommended dose, and 100% recommended dose. The results showed that there was an interaction effect between microbeads and Urea on N-total, total population of nitrogen fixing bacteria, and plant root length, but there was no interaction effect on N uptake and maize plant growth. The combination of microbeads formulation m2 (Alginate 2%, Trehalose 1%, Kaolin 1%, Skim Milk 2%, and Humic Acid 0.5%) and the 80% recommended dose of Urea is the best treatment that can produce N-total by 0.34% and reduce the dose of Urea use by 20%. These results conclude that the application of nitrogen biofertilizers in the form of microbeads could enhance maize growth.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":"58 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141929173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. K., Jiwuba, P.D.C., Ekanem, N.J., Ahamefule, F.O., O. U.
{"title":"Evaluation of Nutritive Value of Pleurotus tuber-regium Biodegraded Maize Cob using in Vitro Gas Production and Fermentation Characteristics","authors":"I. K., Jiwuba, P.D.C., Ekanem, N.J., Ahamefule, F.O., O. U.","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-17","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the nutritive value of Pleurotus tuber-regium biodegraded maize cob using in vitro gas production and fermentation characteristics. Pleurotus tuber-regium degraded maize cob (PTRMC) was used to formulate four experimental diets (D1, D2, D3, and D4) at 0%, 15%, 30%, and 45% inclusion levels in a completely randomized design. The chemical, mineral, and phytochemical compositions of the diets were analyzed. To determine the in vitro gas generation and fermentation characteristics of the diets, they were incubated for 24 hours (0, 3, 6, 9,... to 24 h) in three replicates, with incubations repeated twice to make six replicates per treatment. The results of the study revealed that increasing PTRMC levels in the diets significantly (p<0.05) improved the feed's nutritional profile. Crude protein content significantly (p<0.05) increased with an increase in PTRMC, with D3 and D4 being significantly (p<0.05) higher than D1 and D2. Conversely, neutral detergent fibre and acid detergent fibre decreased (p<0.05) significantly with an increase PTRMC levels in the diets. Mineral content significantly (p<0.05) improved with increasing PTRMC. The phytochemical contents were observed to significantly (p<0.05) decrease with an increase in PTRMC in the diets. The in vitro digestibility results of diets D3 and D4 were significantly (p<0.05) improved, and the methane production was reduced (p<0.05) significantly with the increase in PTRMC in the diets. In vitro gas production, short-chain fatty acids, organic matter digestibility, and in vitro dry matter digestibility increased (p<0.05) significantly with higher PTRMC levels in the diets, suggesting enhanced rumen fermentation and energy availability. Overall, this study highlights the potential of PTRMC as alternative feedstuff to improve ruminant animal feed quality and digestibility.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":"138 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141811032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samuel Lopez Aguirre, José Manuel Martínez Hernandez, Argel Flores Primo, Gustavo Contreras Hernandez, Sergio García Hernandez
{"title":"Growth Curve and Biomass Production of Mestizo Blend Grass (Brachiaria Hybrid) Fertilized with Bokashi-Type Compost","authors":"Samuel Lopez Aguirre, José Manuel Martínez Hernandez, Argel Flores Primo, Gustavo Contreras Hernandez, Sergio García Hernandez","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-15","url":null,"abstract":"The forage rejected by sheep and goats together with manure, can be considered a problem for the producer when there is no effective strategy to reuse it, in addition, the use of chemical fertilizers to improve the production of forage is a source of environmental pollution. The transformation of these residues into organic fertilizers can be an efficient strategy to re-place the use of chemical fertilizers and maintain forage production. Thus, a field experiment was carried out to evaluate the growth curve and the biomass production of Mestizo blend grass fertilized with Bokashi-type compost. Bokashi was made using waste from sheep and goats as a source of manure and stubble. In a Mestizo grass meadow, apply Bokashi, a dose of 2 T /Ha. With these data, the growth curve was constructed and determined biomass production. An ef-fect of fertilization with Bokashi was found on the growth and biomass accumulation of Mestizo blend grass, being greater from day 14 after fertilization compared to unfertilized grass. On day 49, the grass fertilized with bokashi reached a height of 40 cm and produced 1.795 T/Ha, while the grass without fertilizer grew 31.1 cm and produced 1.231 T Ha-1. Therefore, it is concluded that, under the experimental conditions, the application of Bokashi at a rate of 2 tons per hectare is an effective strategy to increase the biomass production of Mestizo blend grass.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":"29 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141816822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karrar Haider Abedali, H. Najem, Sara Salim Mohammad
{"title":"Clinical and Serological Observation of the Newcastle Disease on Commercial Meat Chicken Flocks in Basrah Province, South of Iraq","authors":"Karrar Haider Abedali, H. Najem, Sara Salim Mohammad","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-16","url":null,"abstract":"The current study was conducting to observed Newcastle Disease (ND) in Basrah and evaluated the competence of vaccination schedules used in commercial meat chicken farms. Monitoring of ND was dependent on 20 poultry houses located in Al Zubair, Al Mudaina, Al Qurnah, Garmat Ali Safwan, and Aluhais. The Incidence was recorded based on the clinical history of the disease in the poultry house, clinical signs, and post-mortem findings. ELISA test was estimated to detect Ab titer against ND, including maternal immunity and immune state after vaccination. The results indicated that the Incidence of ND was 80%. ND was not recorded in 20% of poultry houses. Results of the ELISA test showed differences of Ab against ND at different ages of birds, especially at a late stage. Ab titers were very low. The mean of maternal-derived antibodies was 6000 in Belgian, 308 Rose and 2000 for Iranian 501 coop. On the other hand, ND vaccines, available in local markets, showed a good quality (Ma5 + Clone 30) compared with different types, especially ( lasota + IB) Henkar.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":"14 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141815733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Current Status and the Role of Biofilm Biofertilizer for Improving the Soil Health and Agronomic Efficiency of Maize on Marginal Soil","authors":"Itakanisa Pradmiardi Mushalin","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-14","url":null,"abstract":"The use of biofilm biofertilizers is emerging as a promising strategy to improve soil health and agronomic efficiency, especially for maize production on marginal soils. This review focuses on the current status and critical role of biofilm biofertilizers in improving soil properties and maize productivity. This study used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses using Scopus and ScienceDirect databases from 2014-2024. Results showed that current status of biofilm biofertilizer utilization is spread on azolla, rhizobacteria, and endophytic bacteria species. Biofilm biofertilizers are beneficial microbial communities encapsulated in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) that contribute to soil structure stabilization, nutrient solubilization and improved water retention. Application of these biofertilizers has been shown to improve soil fertility by increasing organic matter content, promoting nutrient cycling, and stimulating microbial activity. These improvements result in better root development, higher plant growth rates and increased crop yields. Especially on marginal soils, where nutrient availability and soil structure are often compromised, biofilm biofertilizers offer a sustainable solution to mitigate these limitations. This review synthesizes findings from recent studies and highlights the mechanisms by which biofilm biofertilizers exert their beneficial effects, thereby highlighting their potential in sustainable agricultural practices for maize production on suboptimal soils.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":"117 49","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141820021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of Mycorrhiza-Biofertilizer to Increase Yield of Several Varieties of Soybean Intercropped Between Maize Double Rows of Different Row Spacings","authors":"Yanti Triguna","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-13","url":null,"abstract":"This research aimed to examine the effects of application of mycorrhiza biofertilizer on yield performance of several varieties of soybean relay-planted between double rows of maize plants grown under different planting distances between rows. The experiment was arranged according to Split Split Plot Design, with three treatment factors, i.e. mycorrhiza biofertilizer (M0= without; M1= with mycorrhiza biofertilizer) as the main plots, soybean varieties (V1= Detap, V2: Biosoy-2, V3= Dena-1) as the subplots, and planting distances between double rows of maize in which two rows of soybean were grown (D1= 80; D2= 90; D3= 100 cm) as the sub-subplots. The results indicated that among those treatment factors, different varieties resulted in significant differences on all measurement variables, while increasing planting distances between maize double rows also significantly increased yield components of soybean, including branch number, pod number, and grain yield per clump, as well as weight of 100 grains, whereas application of mycorrhiza biofertilizer to the soybean plants only significantly increased branch number, pod number, and grain yield per clump. However, mycorrhiza biofertilizer showed interaction effect on most variables, especially in interaction with varieties and double row distances. Based on the patterns of mycorrhiza-varieties interaction, application of mycorrhiza biofertilizer significantly increased pod number (28%) on V1 showing the highest pod number on M1V1 treatment (87.87 pod/clump), while grain yield was highest on M1V3 (26.54 g/clump) and lowest (17.19 g/clump) on M0V1 treatment. The intercropping/monocropping yield ratio was also increased by application of mycorrhiza biofertilizer (from 69.33 to 88.18%) on V2.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":"119 46","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141820940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biological Roles of Methionine and its Effect on Hatched Embryos and the Performance of Broiler: A Review Article","authors":"Nashwan Majeed","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-12","url":null,"abstract":"The development taking place in the growth of poultry birds has prompted researchers and specialists in the field of bird nutrition to search for solutions and food alternatives that are less expensive and with the same nutritional value to compensate the birds and balance their diets to meet the needs of mineral elements, vitamins and amino acids (protein). In view of the increasing demand for meat, this increase has been met with a steady increase. The use of manufactured feed additives and antibiotics had a negative impact on the growth of poultry, and some of them were deposited in the edible tissues of the bird. They were thus transmitted to the consumer, causing many diseases. Given the primary purpose of the additives, which is to balance all the elements involved in the composition of bird feed, I considered safe food additives such as liquid solutions and a group of vitamins, amino acids, and plant extracts, and since the primary return from most poultry projects is the economic return, the main goal was to focus on sources of amino acids as they are the basic unit for building protein, including the amino acid methionine as it is part of a group of amino acids called the determining factors in the composition of diets.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141831882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Falensius Abram Simamora, Alfira Zahra, Agatha Dita Limbong, Nicky Oktav Fauziah, T. Simarmata, B. Fitriatin, Rija Sudirja, Hanif Fakhrurroja, Harry Bangkit, T. Turmuktini
{"title":"Effect Bioameliorants and Interval of Ready-to-Absorb Nutrient Solution on Soil Health, Crop Productivity, and Quality of Chili Pepper Yields","authors":"Falensius Abram Simamora, Alfira Zahra, Agatha Dita Limbong, Nicky Oktav Fauziah, T. Simarmata, B. Fitriatin, Rija Sudirja, Hanif Fakhrurroja, Harry Bangkit, T. Turmuktini","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-10","url":null,"abstract":"Red chili peppers have high economic value due to increasing consumer demand, particularly in large cities, which require about 800,000 tons per year. Despite an increase in production from 1,360,571 tons in 2021 to 1,475,821 tons in 2022, productivity is hindered by reduced harvested area and soil degradation due to the excessive use of chemicals and inorganic fertilizers. This study aims to examine the interaction between bioameliorant application and intervals of ready-to-use nutrient solution on soil health, productivity, and the quality of chili yields, as well as to determine the optimal dosage. The study utilized a factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) with two factors: bioameliorant dosage (0, 3, and 6 tons/ha) and ready-to-absorb nutrient solution application intervals (every 1, 3, and 5 days), with three replications. Observed responses included populations of PSB, Azotobacter, Azospirillum, total bacterial populations, organic carbon (C-Organic), pH, fruit number per plant, fruit weight per plant, and yield quality. The results indicated that the interaction between bioameliorant and ready-to-absorb nutrient solution intervals significantly affected C-Organic levels. Total bacterial populations were independently influenced by bioameliorant dosage and ready-to-absorb nutrient solution intervals, while fruit weight per plant and grade B yield quality were independently influenced by ready-to-absorb nutrient solution intervals. The highest C-Organic level was achieved with 6 tons/ha of bioameliorant and ready-to-absorb nutrient solution applied every day. The highest total bacterial population was obtained with 6 tons/ha of bioameliorant. The highest total bacterial population and fruit weight per plant were achieved with ready-to-absorb nutrient solution applied daily.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":" 27","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141832845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Antonia Paulina Bao, Umbu N. Limbu, David J. Djawapatty, Marten U. Kaleka
{"title":"Identification of Gastropodic Diversity in Aimere Coast Region Aimere District, Ngada Regency East Nusa Tenggara","authors":"Antonia Paulina Bao, Umbu N. Limbu, David J. Djawapatty, Marten U. Kaleka","doi":"10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/v03i7y2024-11","url":null,"abstract":"Aimere Beach is a beach located in the district of Ngada, Flores Nusa Tenggara East, and is a type of black sandy beach. The Aimere beach is not only used by fishermen but also as a tourist location, and there is a port as a means of transportation between the islands. There are many marine life that live in the Aimere Coast region; one of the biota found abundantly in the region is the gastropod. The degree of diversity of gastropods in an aquatic environment, especially in coastal waters, can be used as an indicator of pollution because these species have a high ability to adapt to their habitat. Therefore, this study aims to find out the diversity of gastropod species in the Aimere Coast region. Besides, to find out about the index of diversity, uniformity, and dominance of the gastropods in the Aimere Coast region. The method used is random sampling with samples taken from 3 stations, each consisting of 5 plot sizes of 1x1 m2. Data from the identification of gastropod species was analyzed using the diversity, uniformity, and dominance index formulas. The results of the research showed that the gastropod species found in the Aimere Coast region were 30 species belonging to 13 families. The index of diversity, uniformity, and dominance of the species of gastropods in the area of Aimère Coast is 2.8922, 0.8504, and 0.0738, respectively. These values indicate a high value of diversity, high uniformity, and a low value of dominance for gastropods.","PeriodicalId":480205,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research","volume":" 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141833442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}